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I actually finished my first watch through of Newhart earlier this year. The man was a genius.

On that I would also speculate that no one really knows, but it is worth noting that the Big Ten had pretty officially stated they were not interested in expanding multiple times and then suddenly Washington and Oregon were coming. What I do believe is that neither conference is interested in untangling FSU or Clemson from the ACC Grant of Rights mess. So in that sense, yes, I believe the notion that they would say “thanks but no thanks”. But if they became actually available? I find it hard to believe that there’d be no interest.

I'll believe it when I see it. The only reason I see for Florida State to pursue this is if: 1 - The Big 12 is paying the massive buyout that it takes to get FSU out of the ACC Grant of Rights AND 2 - They are paying an unequal distribution to FSU, or something for the entire conference that has an unequal distribution based on performance metrics. Possibly add #3, that there is no such Grant of Rights with the Big 12 that would hold FSU from making the jump to another conference in the future. I find it doubtful this is happening because I don't see the Big 12 giving them any of the three, let alone all three. They wouldn't do this unless they could secure the teams for a healthy term of time, specifically to prevent themselves from being used as a stepping stone (ruling possible #3 out). I'm fairly certain the unequal distribution was something they hated about Texas and Oklahoma. Of the three, #1 is the most likely, but would they really pay between $200-$500 million - per team - to get these teams out? And even if ALL of that is done, the Big 12 is projected to have less distributed per team than what the ACC is paying out per team. And those numbers were already tens of millions behind what the SEC and Big Ten are projected to pay out, which is the whole point of FSU (and Clemson) wanting out, beyond a general dislike and distrust of their ACC (but really North Carolina) brethren.

Oh man, deep cut with Watchmen.

Terrible news, I really hate to hear that. https://www.wymt.com/2024/07/05/harlan-county-black-bear-stable-after-4th-july-incident/ Report is that he's lost a finger and partial amputation of others.

I'm super curious to see if South Warren and Bowling Green continue to match up once the Spartans ship off to 6A in 2025. That rivalry has definitely raised the bar, with South Warren winning state titles in 2018 and 2021, Bowling Green winning them in 2020 and 2023, with each winning a postseason game from the other rival in one of their two state title years. They've met in the postseason five times in the last seven seasons, with Bowling Green leading that series 3-2. Even at the peak of the Bowling Green/Warren Central rivalry, the teams were not winning titles like that. Of course... that was in the four class era and that was a more difficult proposition. I'm sure the newer school fans would disagree, but I think those Bowling Green/Warren Central games were made of different stuff. That 1986-1993 era was incredible. I only know about it through what I've read, through watching archive footage, but those were some big time matchups, with really only one true blowout, the 35-7 win by Warren Central in 1988. Ten matchups in that span, only two were decided by double digits. Two of them were incredible playoff classics, with Bowling Green upsetting #1 Warren Central 14-10 in 1991, and Warren Central returning the favor in an all-time classic 7-0 win in the 1993 region finals. (Bowling Green has only lost 33 games in their history allowing single digits, regular or postseason. It's only happened three times since then, a 9-0 loss to Hopkinsville in 2002, a 9-0 loss to Trinity in 2009, and a 7-0 loss to Graves County in 2014) Warren Central benefited in a portion of that time period by being significantly larger in school size than Bowling Green. It was telling that their first step back in the rivalry coincided with the full effect of Greenwood's opening in 1990 being felt. The class of 1994 was the last of the group that was allowed to choose whether to stay at Warren Central or go to Greenwood. After their triumph in the 93 region finals, it would be 8 years before they'd taste victory again. In fact, they won those six games against Bowling Green in that 1986-1993 span - they've won only four since. But the games were usually entertaining, often the best regular season test for each team, all the way up until 2012. Warren Central may not have taken any wins from Bowling Green in the 2011-2012 seasons, but they were the only losses they suffered to anyone, and even though the margins of a couple didn't show it, they were competitive games (with the exception of the 2011 region final beating by a 52-19 score). Even that blowout was 7-7 almost 21 minutes in, and a respectable 17-7 at the half. Then Bowling Green opened the floodgates. That last win in 2010, which allowed Warren Central to win the district and came via a last second field goal to complete a fourth quarter comeback from 14-0 down, is definitely a sweet memory, and really maybe the final shining moment for the Warren Central football program in general. I do think South Warren/Bowling Green may end up long-term being the more impactful of the rivalries in the area, but the Purples and the Dragons definitely had something special way back when. They were pretty fun to watch in baseball as well. Nowadays, we simply have to settle for basketball.

Ohtani is on his way to all-time, but he does not belong on that list at current time. I don't think ARod does either, to be honest. For me, the choice is Bonds. I find it distasteful in some ways to say him given his obvious PED use, but steroids or not, you have to have the skill to hit a ball. He was incredible. Griffey Jr. would be my second pick, but I'd find a lot of argument for Rose as well.

I was just watching Backdraft a couple of days ago - he has one of my favorite parts in the movie. Great actor, bummed for him to pass on. And yes, he was awesome in Kelly’s Heroes. One of my father’s favorite movies.

Considering Florida State (a school I love) lost to Tennessee (a school I despise), and Kentucky (a school I love) lost to Florida (a school I LOATHE with every fiber of my being), today was indeed a dark day.

And to think, Bullitt Central had them two outs away from elimination in the 6th region finals. Baseball!

Per comments post-Sweet 16, he was never really fully healthy this last year. I believe the number his dad gave postgame was "70%". I imagine they're continuing to let his knee heal up for the next year.

Definitely not a fan of shortening the race, though I understand the venue change causes challenges. I completely forgot this was happening - first triple crown race I've failed to watch in a while.

You know what and find out. Fairdale found out.

They at least upgraded it to Flagrant 1 after league review. But it was pretty malicious in intent. They have got to find a way for her team to actually have her back. Charles Oakley or Draymond Green could never let their superstar teammate go through this with no repercussions.

I'll be honest, I know I saw the number, but in the time I've tried to find the source, I can't find it, and it's not in the official report. So I'll just take the L on that aspect, and withdraw the distance aspect.